4 Reasons Why B Safe Uses Z-Wave Security Technology

4 Reasons Why B Safe Uses Z-Wave Security Technology

The ability to control a home and the items in it with a push of a button or a voice control is now a reality. Residents can now monitor not only their home’s security system and energy use when they are away from home, they can also program their heating and air conditioning systems to mesh with daily lifestyles.

Today, many home security packages also offer systems that provide home automation services, in addition to video surveillance and 24-hour monitoring services. Unlike early versions of home security systems which concentrated solely on specific and limited home security options, today’s systems provide full-packages using technology that allows devices in the home to communicate with one another and full home automation.

B Safe Security utilizes Z-Wave technology in the systems we offer in our security/home automation packages so that we can provide the best security system in Chester, PA. But what exactly is Z-Wave technology and how does it work?

Many different brands of security and home automation systems and devices use Z-Wave technology—more than 1,200 different gadgets. This wireless protocol technology allows appliances in the home to communicate with each other through radio frequency (RF) signals. It runs on a mesh network, passing the signal from one device to another, even in a large home. Your home’s smart devices act as messengers, and the more devices you have, the more powerful your network signal is.

Here are some reasons why so many manufacturers utilize Z-Wave technology in their security and home automation systems.

Reliable

According to many home technology experts, Z-Wave is one of the most reliable wireless protocols in the home automation industry. With the exception of a few systems, Z-Wave devices are widely compatible with a majority of home automation hubs. However, it does not talk directly to Nest products, so if you have this system already in place, discuss the options with your security specialist. Z-Wave technology has been available on the market for 10 years, and today there are more than 50 million products in homes around the world. Every product that uses Z-Wave technology is certified and labeled.

Affordable

With Z-Wave products, you can start small and easily add new products along the way. No new wiring is required, and Z-Wave technology uses ultra-low power and is very energy efficient.

Secure Encryption

Fear of criminals hacking into home security and automation systems is a concern for some homeowners. Are these systems secure? Z-Wave technology uses the same encryption as online banking services. A Z-Wave network assigns its unique ID to each device connected to the network. Your neighbor’s hub won’t have the capability to control your home’s devices.

Won’t Interfere with Wi-Fi

Security and home automation devices using Z-Wave technology will not interfere with your computer’s Wi-Fi signal because it works on a different frequency.